Description
Our pine stem is a single artificial branch, 73cm tall, with a slender bare stem that opens into several side branches thick with fine needles. The needles gather in tufts towards each tip, much as they do on a real pine bough, and the green is soft and muted, with no glossy shine. It is made of 80% polyethylene and 20% iron, and it weighs only 0.15KG. Polyethylene is a light, flexible plastic, which makes it a natural choice for foliage that has to look delicate.
At 73cm tall it has the height to stand on its own in a tall vase or jug, or to reach out from a mixed arrangement on a sideboard or mantelpiece. It is made for Christmas, giving you the look of fresh pine in a hallway, a living room or on a dining table, without a branch that dries out and sheds. Use one stem for a quiet, spare look, or gather several into a fuller bunch; it also tucks neatly into a wreath or garland you are making yourself. An artificial stem needs no watering, so it can go up early in December and come down whenever you are ready.
The needles have a colour-dyed finish, and the maker asks that the stem be handled with care so the needles do not break. Before you use it, trim the stem to the length your vase needs and fold the branches into place, spreading them out until the shape looks natural. A few minutes spent shaping it pays off, because a well-spread stem reads as a real bough from across the room. For styling, stand it alone in a clear glass or stoneware vase against a plain wall, where the fine outline of the needles shows at its best, or group it with other greenery along a shelf for a simple Christmas display.
Specification
| Height |
73cm |
| Diameter |
15cm |
| Material |
80% Polyethylene, 20% Iron |
| Colour |
Green |
| Finish |
Colour-dyed |
| Care |
Handle with care to avoid breakage of the leaves/flowerheads. Before use, the stems/bouquets must be trimmed & folded into place |
| Weight |
0.15KG |
Frequently Asked
Is this a real pine branch?
No, it is an artificial stem made of 80% polyethylene and 20% iron, with a colour-dyed finish in green.
How tall is the pine stem?
It is 73cm tall, which suits a tall vase or jug and gives height to a mixed arrangement on a sideboard or table.
Does it need any preparation before I display it?
Yes. The maker says the stem should be trimmed and the branches folded into place before use, so you can shape it to suit your vase.
How do I look after it?
Handle it with care, as the maker notes the needles can break if treated roughly. Being artificial, it needs no watering at all.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 0.15KG, so it is easy to move around an arrangement or tuck into a wreath or garland you are making.